Sampled from the Iconic Instrument
of Polished 80s Pop and R&B

Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano brings the iconic sound of the Yamaha CP-80 electric grand piano to your productions. Known for its bright, punchy tones, the CP-80 was a staple in pop, rock, and jazz music during the late 20th century. This meticulously sampled plugin captures every nuance of the original instrument, enhanced with built-in effects like EQ, reverb, and chorus for versatile, mix-ready sound design.
The CP series of electro-acoustic pianos were integral to the sound of late 70s/early 80s pop giants, from Phil Collins and Elton John to ABBA, U2, Toto, Hall & Oates and Billy Joel. Occupying the space between acoustic and tine-based pianos, the CP series made touring with a piano possible—without needing to haul a grand.
With a more focused sound than acoustic pianos, and a more complex sound than tine-based electric pianos, Electric Grand 80’s reverberant chords and shiny, polished leads slide into mixes with ease.
FEATURES
- Authentic Yamaha CP-80 Sound: Faithfully sampled to capture the unique character of the electric grand piano.
- Expressive Dynamics: Delivers detailed velocity response for realistic performance.
- Built-In Effects: Includes EQ, reverb, delay, and chorus for tailored sound shaping.
- Versatile Presets: Offers a range of styles for pop, rock, jazz, and more.
- Customizable Tone: Adjust controls to create your own unique piano sounds.
- Optimized for DAWs: Low CPU usage ensures smooth performance in any production setup.